Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

At United Hatzalah, work isn’t just a job – it's a passion; it’s our purpose. If you believe in saving the lives of anyone and everyone in need of emergency medical care in Israel, then we want to hear from you. A career at United Hatzalah means you’re committed to impacting the lives of people in Israel. Whether responding to a heart attack, delivering a baby, or treating victims of terror – you can help make it all happen. 

What is Friends of United Hatzalah? 

Friends of United Hatzalah is the U.S. non-profit charitable organization that supports United Hatzalah of Israel – the largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer emergency medical service (EMS) organization that provides the fastest emergency medical care in Israel, completely free of charge. Our goal is to provide immediate lifesaving medical intervention during the critical window between the onset of an emergency and the arrival of traditional ambulance assistance. 

United Hatzalah’s services are available to all people regardless of race, religion, or national origin. Our network of 8,000 volunteers respond to more than 2,000 emergencies around the country, 24/7. Using our innovative GPS technology and our iconic ambucycles, we have reduced emergency medical response time in Israel to an average of three minutes, and in urban areas, less than 90 seconds. Learn more at www.israelrescue.org. 

Job Description:

Friends of United Hatzalah (FoUH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which supports the work of United Hatzalah of Israel, is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting to the CFO, to join our expanding US-based team.

This full-time position is based in our New York City headquarters on a hybrid in-office work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days per week in the office. The Manager of FP&A will interact with the entire organization, with potential exposure to the Treasurer and members of several financial committees.

This newly created position is charged with completing all monthly and quarterly financial analysis and reporting, with monthly analysis reports distributed to management and the Finance and Budget Committee and periodic operating analysis distributed to operating managers. In addition, the Manager of FP&A will work closely with the CFO in completion of the annual budget process and periodic operating forecasts. Further, this position will be exposed to all operations, systems, and processes of the organization, and will work with the Director of Accounting and other team members as needed. 

The Manager of FP&A will bring strong financial acumen and analytical skills to the role, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage monthly analysis and reporting process for FoUH, with operational analytics versus budget, forecast and prior year.
2. Annual Budget: Assist in preparation and presentation of the annual budget, including preparation of materials for presentation to senior management, the Finance and Budget Committee, and the Board of Directors.
3. Lead periodic financial updates for operating managers, providing a snapshot of performance vs. budget, identifying trends and providing insights on how to best manage resources.
4. Partner with FoUH Events team to help manage event budgets throughout the year.
5. Global Consolidation: Assist the CFO with consolidation of global results from FoUH sister organizations in other countries for presentation to the Vice President, Treasurer, and International Committee.
6. Support: Obtain a working knowledge of all FoUH financial systems and processes; provide support to the Director of Accounting and other team members.
7. Improvements and upgrades: Partner with the Director of Accounting and CFO with assessment of existing systems, process and procedures, and contribute toward improvements and upgrades.

Qualifications:

The following represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

• 4-year degree (BA,BS) from an accredited college or university in Finance or related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant Finance experience; prior financial planning experience a must.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial statements and cash flows.
• Outstanding communication, technical, analytical and computer skills.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and MS Office applications, with advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM a plus
• Prior finance experience in a fundraising / philanthropic organization a plus.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong decision-making, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
• Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand and influence across various levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated strong written/communication skills.
• Willingness to accept and implement change.
• Personal values aligned with organizational values: commitment, compassion, excellence, integrity, and respect.

Salary range: $115,000-$125,000 annual salary, with comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, retirement plan with employer match, and paid holidays/time off.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should send a resume with a cover letter via email to [email protected]. The subject line of the email should inc